Meaning of Feedback

 1. Let's start

Everyone, you've heard the word "feedback" a lot in your daily lives, right? Company, school, friendship, even social media comments... Feedback is hidden throughout our lives.
But have you thought deeply about what feedback exactly means and why it's important? Today, I'm going to talk about the meaning, type, and effective feedback methods.

2. Meaning of Feedback

"feedback" is an English word that means "revolving reaction."
In other words, giving someone an evaluation or opinion of an action or outcome is feedback.
Simply put, it's a 'answer to action'.

💡 Example:

Commenting on your friend's writing → Feedback

Your boss gives feedback on your work results at work → Feedback

After the exam, the teacher informs you of your grades and improvements → Feedback

3. the importance of feedback

Feedback has a huge impact on individual growth and development.

You can see your strengths and weaknesses.

You can find something to improve and create better results.

Communication is facilitated and relationships are improved.

📌 So feedback is not just a 'evaluation' but a tool for growth and development.

4. Types of feedback

Feedback can be divided into several types depending on the situation and purpose.

1) positive feedback

It's a feedback that praises and reinforces the good.
Example: "This announcement was really clear and easy to understand!"
→ It is effective in motivating and raising confidence.

2) constructive feedback

This is feedback that tells you what needs to be improved.
Example: "I liked the presentation, but I didn't have enough time to prepare the materials. I hope we can prepare in advance next time."
→ Propose the direction of development, increase the effectiveness of learning.

3) Self-feedback

It's about evaluating one's own behavior or outcome.
Example: "I wish I had prepared more thoroughly for today's meeting."
→ It is very helpful for self-growth.

5. Features of good feedback

Effective feedback is not just an evaluation, but a mutual communication.
Good feedback has the following characteristics.

It's specific. (It's described as "I like this part" rather than "I like it.")

It's timely

Communicate positive factors and improvements together.

Communicate in a language that the other person can understand.

💡 Good feedback = Communication to grow and build relationships at the same time

6. practical use of feedback

Feedback is used in various places, such as daily life, work, and school.

Workplaces: Work feedback between supervisors and colleagues → Work efficiency improvement

School: Teacher and Student Feedback → Improve Learning Ability

Personal life: Feedback between friends and family → Strengthen relationships

Online: Reviews, comments, social media reactions → Content improvement and spread

7. Tips for giving and receiving feedback well
When I give feedback

Expressing it in detail

Communicate positive words and improvements together

Understand and communicate the other person's position

When I get feedback

Listen with an open mind without defending

Organize key points and plan improvement

expressing one's gratitude

8. Wrap it up

Feedback is not just an exchange of ideas, but communication that creates growth and relationships.
If there is a culture of giving and receiving good feedback, not only individuals but also organizations and society as a whole can develop.
The next time you give someone feedback, I hope it contains suggestions for sincere support and development, not just evaluation.

✅ Key Summary

Feedback: 'Return reaction' → Reply to action

Types: Positive feedback, constructive feedback, self-feedback

Good feedback features: specific, timely, positive+improvement, easy-to-understand representation

Feedback Effect: Grow, Improve, Strengthen Relationships